The Natural History Museum of Utah is a museum at the University of Utah, set in the foothills above Salt Lake City at the Rio Tinto Center on Wakara Way. Its galleries cover the natural and cultural history of the state, and the dinosaur fossils are a highlight for visitors of all ages. The building looks out over the Salt Lake Valley and sits beside the Bonneville Shoreline Trail, so many people pair a visit with a short hike. Tickets can be reserved online, and members get free admission all year. It is a strong pick for a rainy day, a hot afternoon, or a family outing in Salt Lake City.